Can we transfer passes? Yes, transferring passes is allowed on a daily basis only. A different attendee can attend for each of the days, as long as they are not at the conference at the same time. Attendees can have their badges printed up on-site at the registration desk.
Are breakfast and lunches included? Breakfast and lunch will be provided during the conference Monday -Wednesday.
What is the cancellation policy? Through April 30 2008, prepaid registration fees will be refunded (less $300.00 USD administrative charge). Substitutions may be made any time prior to the start of the conference.
Does my conference registration also include hotel reservation? No, your conference registration does not come with hotel reservation. You need to make your own hotel reservation. Click here to book your room at the Westin Horton Plaza Hotel. Please do so early to make sure you will be staying at the conference hotel.
Will there be any receptions or networking opportunities after the conference?
Yes. There will be a “First Time Conference Attendee Orientation” on Monday, June 9 th and various networking opportunities during the week.
Do I need to register for the presentations and is there an extra cost to attend them?
You do not need to register for value stream presentations, special interest sessions or keynote presentations, they are included in your registration fee.
Will there be copies of presentations available after the conference? Keynote speakers presentations will not be available after the conference. We cannot release presentations without written releases from the keynote speakers. A disc is provided in your conference bag that is given to you at the conference containing copies of value stream presentations, and an attendee list.
When will workshops be held? Are workshops an additional cost? Workshops will be held all day on Monday, June 9 2008. Yes. A full day workshop costs $200.00 USD and a half day workshop costs $125.00 USD. Click here to see workshop schedule.
Can I just attend the workshops and not the entire conference? No, you have to register for the entire conference in order to attend the workshops.
When will tours be held? Is there an extra cost for tours? Tours will be held from Monday, June 9 – Wednesday, June 11. Conference registration comes with one plant tour.
Click here to see tour schedule.
Can I attend more then 1 tour? No, you can only pre-register for 1 plant tour as a paid attendee. To register for additional tours, you must ask to be put on the waiting list on-site at the tour desk.
Can I bring my companion/family? Yes, they are more than welcome and we hope you do! There will be a companion program for the days the conference is on. The program will begin on Monday, June 9 th through Wednesday, June 11th. Please check our companion site for updates on this program and how to register. We have a great few days planned for them while you are attending sessions or tours.
Is there child care available at the hotel? Yes there is child care available at the hotel. Please visit this link to find out more. http://www.hotelchildcare.com
Which airport should I fly into? How far away is the airport? Will there be transportation from the airport to the hotel? Fly into the San Diego International Airport. The airport is about a 10 minute drive to the Westin Horton Plaza hotel. Taxis are readily available. ($ 11:00 - $13.00) There is an Express Shuttle at $7.00 per person and takes about 15 minutes. Sedans are $75.00 from the airport.
